I’ve had a few conversations recently in which people have discussed that as Christians we should be united. To that I give a hearty Amen! However, there are doctrinal issues, matter of belief and understanding of God’s Word, that mean we won’t be united with others.
Author Archives: Alistair Chalmers
Humble Calvinism
There are some books written today that are great editions to tons of others out there on the same topic, there are other books that are good but expected and then there are books that are needed! Humble Calvinism is a book that needed to be written!
Too old to serve?
One of the things that people of my age think about a lot is retirement and when we can stop working. I know, it’s pretty crazy. But it goes beyond the realms or work, and beyond the demographic of my own generation. Many people in the church are asking the question ‘when am I oldContinue reading “Too old to serve?”
2 books that you need…
I was going to review these two books separately because they are so good, but 10ofThose currently have a deal that you can buy multiple copies of each for £10, what a bargain! There are some books that you think ‘Yeah, that was nice’ but then there are books that convict, challenge, encourage and exciteContinue reading “2 books that you need…”
What is the church?
‘Church’ is a word that many people use but many people misunderstand. Some think that it is a building that is filled with old people and an organ, others think that it is a place with a motivational message that is preceded and followed by a rock concert. But what is the church? Many people,Continue reading “What is the church?”
Sunny Side Up
Over the years I have read many books, some good and some bad, some written specifically for new Christians and some for the seasoned saint. But there are some books that every person should read because they are so challenging, Sunny Side Up is one of them! Sunny Side Up is about the conversation betweenContinue reading “Sunny Side Up”
Is silence really that bad?
What does that mean? How do you reconcile this perspective with that statement? Do you know about this subject? These are all questions that I have been asked on numerous occasions. People want answers to their questions, and they want them now! But sadly all too often I find myself speaking before I’ve properly thoughtContinue reading “Is silence really that bad?”
Easter Readings…
A few weeks ago I was walking around my local supermarket and to my absolute shock, I saw Easter eggs… in January :O As our world gets busier and busier, sadly, the ‘liturgical calendar’ can almost be thrown out of the window. People still understand Christmas but Easter seems to be another story. Yes, shopsContinue reading “Easter Readings…”
5 reasons to share your story…
Have you ever been so engrossed in a story that you don’t want to miss a word the person says? When we have these kind of experiences with stories it makes me think, why don’t Christians tell their testimonies that way? What is a testimony? It is an explanation of what God has done and
Finding more
Stories are wonderful things and people love to hear them. Whether it’s a little child going to bed, or whether it’s that book you have been devouring, or whether it’s just that coffee catching up with a friend. The majority of the world love a good story. That’s one of the reasons why I alwaysContinue reading “Finding more”
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